Matthew Morrison, 8, of Webster, jumping into the pool at the Bay View YMCA, is building on his social skills at the summer camp that hosts children with autism.

Written by

Chris Swingle
Staff writer

Ten-year-old Steven Moore of Pittsford wasn't sure archery was safe for children. Holding a bow and arrow, his voice grew louder as he said that pulling the bow string hurt and he didn't think he could do it.

The Pittsford boy, who has autism, would rather talk about his plans for a Secret Steven comic strip. But Kristy Freeman, his one-on-one coach at YMCA Camp Bay View in Penfield, reminded him of their deal to try things at camp each day. She tried shooting an arrow toward the target. Then the pair pulled the bow string together, alongside other non-autistic boys Steven's age.